F-16 ejection HUD footage and comms

[Pugs]

Sorry if this is a repost and it's my first try at posting a video. Story passed to me is F-16B or D at Eglin and bird strike followed by attempted relight followed by stepping outside. Sounds like good crew coordination going on anyway and both got away fine.

http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/gaepps/?action=view&current=F_16_vs_bird_050808-HB.flv

 

[Fly Navy]

Not an F-16, it's BAe Hawk flying with the Canadians. Listen to the accent of Bitching Betty (Bob?).

 

[PropStop]

Wow, how'd you miss that accent?

"Hey hoser, eject! eh?"

 

[schwarti]

Lard Jasus, eh?

 

[HueyCobra8151]

Was I reading correctly that the impact occurred at approx. 200 AGL and they ejected at ~~120?

I am impressed they stayed that cool considering a flameout at that low altitude.

 

[PropStop]

I am impressed they stayed that cool considering a flameout at that low altitude.

They took the time to point it somewhere where it wouldn't hurt anyone on the ground, that's pretty awesome.

 

[HAL Pilot]

They took the time to point it somewhere where it wouldn't hurt anyone on the ground, that's pretty awesome.

Either that or he was turning back toward the airfield while attempting the restart.

 

[snake020]

What is bitchin bob saying?

 

[navy09]

It sounds like he's just saying numbers and letters. Are those codes that they have to memorize?

 

[Fly Navy]

Either that or he was turning back toward the airfield while attempting the restart.

I believe he was heading to a low-key position while he still had some poop on the jet.

 

[PropStop]

had some poop on the jet.

I bet he did!

 

[HAL Pilot]

I believe he was heading to a low-key position while he still had some poop on the jet.

Agreed.

 

[insanebikerboy]

IIRC, this was an instructor/student in the flight. Can't remember the specific details as to where, but we watched this one time back at USNA as a CRM/procedures example, if you listen you'll hear him telling the f/c guy to try and relight while the other guy flies.

 

[Fly Navy]

IIRC, this was an instructor/student in the flight. Can't remember the specific details as to where, but we watched this one time back at USNA as a CRM/procedures example, if you listen you'll hear him telling the f/c guy to try and relight while the other guy flies.

Yes, I believe it was as well. If you go through the T-45 syllabus, you'll see this video again. (BAe Hawk is what the T-45 is derived from).

 

[Pugs]

Thanks for the clarification folks on the Hawk. It came to me with the Lawn Dart story so I stand corrected